South Sligo Talks

27/10/2023

A Rural Social Scheme (RSS) vacancy has arisen at An Chroi Digital Hub, Tubbercurry for
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Tel 📞 Geraldine Kirrane on 086 3095568

04/08/2023

If you're getting ready for the Old Fair Day Festival, have a listen to episode 17 which is now online. We chat with Chairman Tony O Brien and Former chair Paul Walsh about the Old Fair Day and what to expect this year.

https://youtu.be/sloNxR6fz08

Make sure to download the programme at https://oldfairday.ie

In this episode, we talk about the Old Fair Festival with Tony O Brien and Paul Walsh. The Festival runs from the 5th - 9th August 2023 with lots of events h...

29/06/2023

Episode 16 - South Sligo Summer School

You can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/mX9RoR20w6c

The week we chat to Marie Flannery & Seána Haughey about the upcoming South Sligo Summer School the packed schedule for the week and the talented musicians that make it all worthwhile.

South Sligo Summer School runs from the 9th July to the 15th July. Online registration open until the 7th July but you can still register in person on Monday 10th.

For more information, check out their website https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/

The week we chat to Marie Flannery & Seána Haughey about the upcoming South Sligo Summer School the packed schedule for the week and the talented musicians t...

21/06/2023

Episode 15 - North West Stop is now online

In this weeks episode, we chat to Nicole, Annie and Rebecca from North West STOP who provide a free counselling service where you can safely talk about loss, stress confusion, conflicts and other pain in your life.

North West Stop Helpline : 0818 444 000
https://www.northweststop.ie/

SUNRISE-4-STOP takes place on Sat 26th August 6am across Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Donegal
You can donate to SUNRISE-4-STOP here https://northweststop.enthuse.com/cf/sunrise-4-stop

Please help them spread the word with the hashtag . We would love to see lots of photos should you want to organise your own walk with friends and family.

Also mentioned in this episode, is that on the 26th August, Liam Cox is Running the coastline of Ireland in aid of North West Stop, It's called Lap of the Map and you can donate here.
https://northweststop.enthuse.com/pf/lapofthemap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTwBfLV4Buw

In this weeks episode, we chat to Nicole, Annie and Rebecca from North West STOP who provide a free counselling service where you can safely talk about loss...

25/05/2023

Episode 14 - Sligo Rovers is now online !

In this episode I got the opportunity to chat with Colin Feehily, CEO of Sligo Rovers F.C. about his story, the club and the future of Football in South Sligo.

In this episode I got the opportunity to chat with Colin Feehily, CEO of Sligo Rovers about his story, the club and the future of Football in South Sligo.

22/05/2023

Find out more about the town centre first initiative at the introduction meeting in An Chroi Digital Hub this Wednesday 8pm

19/05/2023

Episode 13 in now available on our Youtube Channel.

In this weeks episode, I chat with Willie McCann and Keith Trumble about the Ballisodare Bay Cycling Club and their upcoming charity cycle on the 3rd June.

In this weeks episode, I chat with Willie McCann and Keith Trumble about the Ballisodare Bay Cycling Club and their upcoming charity cycle on the 3rd June. t...

12/05/2023

Episode 12 is now up on our YouTube channel where I get to chat with local councillor Cllr Martin Connolly on his journey into Politics, his role in Sligo County Council and what it's like being a politician in South Sligo.

In this episode, I got an opportunity to sit down with local councillor, Martin Connolly about his role in local politics and how his interests in politics s...

05/05/2023

Episode 11 is now on our YouTube channel featuring our new female host, Joann Hosey who did a fantastic job chatting with Michael Toolan and Margaret Gallagher about the Anchonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement Group, how it came about and what they've achieved in the community.

Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss new episodes.

If you have any topics you would like us to raise, or people you would like us to interview, please let us know.

Chat with Michael Toolan and Margaret Gallagher

15/04/2023

Episode 10 is now available to view where we talk to Michael Coleman and Derek Sherlock about the anniversary of Tubbercurry Town Twinning.

In this episode we chat with Michael Coleman and Derek Sherlock about Tubbercurry town twinning with Viarmes France and how they are marking the 20th Anniver...

07/04/2023

Episode 9 is now online. On this episode we have community news from TY students Kate & Tara and our special guest is Cloonacool native, Pat McCarrick to tell us about the Cloonacool Sheep Festival. ( https://cloonacool.ie/sheep-festival )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqijSEKoP4Y

On this episode we have community news from TY students Kate & Tara and our special guest is Cloonacool native, Pat McCarrick to tell us about the Cloonacool...

31/03/2023

in this episode we chat with Padraig Henry about the Castle 2 Cave Camino which takes place on the 15th April 2023. Tickets available on eventbrite (See lin...

31/03/2023

Episode 8 - Castle 2 Cave Camino is now out on our YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe to get automatic notifications when the next episode is released.

https://youtu.be/YsC34bqzqV0

In this episode we chat with Padraig Henry, Chairman of the sub committee of the Castle 2 Cave Camino which takes place this April 15th. for more details check out their FB page below

( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075587386179 )

in this episode we chat with Padraig Henry about the Castle 2 Cave Camino which takes place on the 15th April 2023. Tickets available on eventbrite (See lin...

25/03/2023

Episode 7 with the Phoenix Players Tubbercurry is now out on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/

This week we chat to members of the Phoenix Players Drama group as they start their Pantomine “Old Mother Hubbard” which is on 24-26th March & 29th March - 1st April.

Special Guests include Chairman Frank Brennan, Director Tim Walsh and renowned Phoenix Player Mary Barry who plays Mother Hubbard.

Tickets available at both Daybreak Service Stations and Gillespies

https://youtu.be/NXm5Uz8XM1E

On this episode, we chat to members of the Phoenix Players as they begin their Pantomine "Old Mother Hubbard". Special guests joining us is Chairman Frank Br...

16/03/2023

For this weeks episode, We’ve got details about each of the st Patrick’s day parades and other news.

We decided to dedicate it to Padraic Neary who sadly passed away last week

Padraic was the first person to be interviewed in the podcast studio

In this episode we look back at the 1st ever recording in the Podcast Studio in An Chroi with Padraic Neary who passed away recently.

09/03/2023

Our next short podcast with the students from St Attracta's Community School is with Teacher & Junior Ladies Coach Kathleen Coleman and Players Catherine Gallagher & Ellen Giblin of the Girls Junior Football Team who are playing the All Ireland Semi Final tomorrow against Loretto College Cavan in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim on the 10th March at 12:30. (Weather permitting)

Best of Luck Girls Tomorrow !

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In this episode we chat to Coach Kathleen Coleman and players Catherine Gallagher & Ellen Giblin of the Junior Ladies Football Team ahead of their All Irelan...

05/03/2023

We did a few short podcasts with the students of St Attracta's Community School about their Football achievements this year.

Our first interview is with Pixie O'Hara and Jessica Casey about the upcoming Schoolgirls FAI All Ireland Final where St. Attractas Senior Girls take on Scul Murra, Buncrana on Monday in Monaghan FC at 1pm.

Best of Luck Girls !!

In this episode we chat to Pixie O'Hara and Jessica Casey about the Schoolgirls FAI All-Ireland Final which takes place tomorrow in Monaghan. Best of Luck Girls

04/03/2023

Did you know you can also listen back in your car or when out walking. Audio podcast available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on use the link below. Or just ask google or Siri to "Play south Sligo Talks"

In episode 3 we chat to Emmy Award winning producer Dearbhla Walsh about her current numerous TV shows she's produced especially her latest, Bad Sisters on Apple TV + and about her special connection to the Western Drama Festival. Joined by Brendan Mc Gowan, Chairman of the Western Drama Festival al...